Hispanic voters in Colorado are poised to tip the balance in Barack Obama's favor.
The poll of 1,400 voters showed 49 percent supporting Obama and 45 percent for McCain.
Colorado's voting population is 20 percent Hispanic, although this NPR article says turnout tends to be low.
Hispanic voters are a key swing vote this year. Many supported Sen. Hillary Clinton, and with Clinton out of the race both candidates are trying to win her voters.
Immigration is not the only concern, but a top concern for these voters.
"That's an issue that is slightly below the surface, but it's resonating when it comes to Barack Obama vs. Sen. McCain, because people see Sen. McCain has abandoned his position on immigration," said Denver's first Hispanic mayor Federico Pena.
Source: NPR
Photo: PoliticsWest, Pena
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